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Keebler Family History

Keebler Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kiebler or Kübler (see Kuebler ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Keibler, Keesler, Keeler, Kiebler, Keeble, Kuebler, Kebler, Peebler

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Where is the Keebler family from?

You can see how Keebler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keebler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Keebler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Keebler family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Keebler's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Keebler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keebler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Keebler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keebler. 17% of Keebler men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Keebler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keebler were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Keebler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keebler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 431 immigration records available for the last name Keebler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Keebler. For the veterans among your Keebler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keebler lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Keebler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Keebler in 1950 was 46, and 61 in 2004.

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